Butyl heptanoate
Agent Name
Butyl heptanoate
CAS Number
5454-28-4
Formula
C11-H22-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Butyl heptoate; Butyl heptylate; Heptanoic acid, butyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Ethylhexyl acetate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.08 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: